Cast
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Astrida Auza
as Arien / Archon Mia / Reporter / Female Monk
Robert Nolan
as Alan / Echelon Guard / Echelon Soldiers
Katie Uhlmann
as Colette (voice)
Amanda Jane Smith
as Lucia / Mary (voice)
Dan Wooster
as Colin / Iasius / Martin (voice)
Morgan Muscat
as Archon MP / Co Worker / Geiss / Achon Rem / Resonant / Vincent (voice)
Michael Mercy
as Octavien / Thymous (voice)
Daniel Wyse
as Archon Ioss / Council Leo (voice)
Chris Kerba
as Archon Guard / Archon Spec Ops Commander / Maurice / Monk / ZPL Com Commander (voice)
David T. Krupicz
as Oroborous (voice)
Geoff Mays
as Les (voice)
Peter Church
as Buddy / Marcus / Monk (nav) / Monk (trench) (voice)
Crew
Director
- David T. Krupicz
Writer
- David T. Krupicz
Producer
- Morgan Muscat
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Archon Defender explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director David T. Krupicz brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2009, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Archon Defender took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 67 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 94 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 196 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2009, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 7, 2009
- Runtime: 1h 7m